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About Gugamal National Park

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The Gugumal National Park, Amravati, Maharshtra is one of the most well known national parks in the state of Maharashtra. Maharashtra is home to a wide variety of rare animals and birds, including the tiger, crocodile, bison, gawa, neelgai, wild deer, sambar and a host of migratory birds. There are numerous wildlife reserves in the state, which offer wonderful opportunities to watch rich and diverse wildlife amid natural settings.

The Gugamal National Park was built in 1974, and the park spreads over an area of about 1673.93 square kilometers. Located in Chikhaldara and Dharni Tehsils of Amaravati District in the Satpura Hills of Maharshtra, Gugamal is famous as one of the last remaining habitats of the Indian tiger species in Maharashtra.

The Melghat Tiger Reserve, of which the Gugamal National Park, forms the core part, came to be designated as a ‘Sanctuary’ in 1975, in view of the ecological, floral and faunal significance of the region.

Flora and Fauna in Gugamal National Park

Flora:
The forest in rugged and hilly area of Melghat is typical Southern dry deciduous forest. There are 750 species of plants in the area. There are 90 tree species, 66 shrub species, 316 herb species, 56 climbers, 23 sedge species and 99 grass species. Approximately 50-75 more species have been identified and several more are expected to identify in the future at the Melghat Tiger Preserve.

Tectona grandis, Ain, Tiwas, Aola, Lendia, Dhawada, Kusum are the important tree species. Bamboo and Teak is widely spread in the forests. The area is rich in medicinal plants.

Fauna:
The area is rich in wild mammals including Tiger, Panther, Sloth Bear, Wild Dog, Jackal, Hyena, Chausinga, Sambar (largest Deer on earth) Gaur, Barking Deer, Ratel, Flying squirrel, Cheetal (type of Deer), Nilgai, Wild Boar, Langur, Rhesus Monkey, and Macaque. Also found here are 25 types of fishes and many varieties of butterflies.

Major Wildlife Attractions - Gugamal National Park

The Park is home for Tiger, Panther, Sloth Bear, Wild Dog, Jackal, Hyena, Chausinga, Sambar (largest Deer on earth) Gaur, Barking Deer, Ratel, Flying squirrel, Cheetal (type of Deer), Nilgai, Wild Boar, Langur, Rhesus Monkey, and Macaque. Also found here are 25 types of fishes and many varieties of butterflies.

Best Time to Visit - Gugamal National Park

The best time to visit Gugamal National Park is between the months of October to June.

How to Get there

Air: The nearest airport is at Nagpur, 225-km away from the park.

Rail: The nearest railway stations are at Badnera / Amravati, 110-km away from the park.

Road: Tourists can reach at Semadoh from Badnera / Amaravati (100-110-km) within 3 hours drive by road.

General Info / Tips

For further details and most recent information contact:

Chief Conservator of Forests (Wild Life),
Himachal Pradesh.
Mist Chamber, Khalini, Shimla – 171002,
Himachal Pradesh, India.
Tel. (0177)-2624193.

Location:	Maharashtra, India
Nearest Access:	Amravati (110 kms)
Main Wildlife Found:	Tiger, Panther, Sloth Bear
Coverage Area:	1676.93 Squr-Kms.